Robert Pattinson: 'Breaking Dawn' is a horror movie

To hear it from Robert Pattinson, "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn" will be a lot more "Black Swan" than "Sweet Valley High." 

The heartthrob is in full swing promoting "Water For Elephants," which costars Reese Witherspoon, and dishing on the tone of the final two parts in the massive vampire franchise.

Pattinson confesses that "for a big mainstream movie, it's the most obscure storyline and really outside the box. It’s a horror movie." Director Bill Condon is at the helm.

With the "Twilight" team going darker, Pattinson wonders if the flick will score a PG-13 rating. 

"I've seen a few bits, and I just can't see how it’s going to be PG-13 ... unless they cut everything out," he said.

While he's thrilled with the filmmaking, he's eager to say goodbye to his trademark golden eyes -- specifically the contact lenses that give him the dreamy effect.

"It’s embarrassing for me -- after so many years, it's still a process every single morning. Everybody else has figured out how to do it, and then there's two people holding me down because I can't do it myself," he said.

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Photo: Robert Pattinson attends the 2011 Golden Globe awards. Credit: Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times  

Comments

[ash]

I hope it's not rated R, because I'm 16, not old enough to get into R rated movies at the theatre yet...

[chris]

I can't wait to watch Water for Elephants and Breaking Dawn! It took me 20 minutes to get my contacts in the first time I tried at the optometrist and I have been able to get them in on the first try every time since then. It's incredibly easy for me. I wish Rob had it as easy.

[Rachael]

It won't be rated R. I know the book is horrific but they will make it good for all audiences. The directors know that the audience is of all age groups. I figure they will make it good...the books got better as did the movies. So it will be awesome!

[Kjo]

It is not a PG13 book! It is a violent, sexual story and while PG13 would be easy for filmgoers to see, it would short the franchise out of having this 1 last chance to get the books right, please don't short your audience out of the real story as told in the books!

[Edgar]

I think Twilight going horror style is a smart move, the suspense level should be kicked up a notch to give the vampires more bite, instead of just vanity models floating in the air.

[symon]

wow ur jusssssssssss awesome robert

[Karen de KOker]

I cant wait for breaking dawn. I have read the books already so i cant wait. this will be the grand finalle.

Robert you are awesome and great actor.

[janice]

To me, it doesn't matter if it is a horror movie or not I just can't wait to see it. Expecially Robert Pattinson.

[ChaChaheels]

Let's hope this is the final Twilight...it just gets worse no matter what...

[Amalgamate]

yeah-the movies and acting are pretty bad-looking forward to this ending and not having to hear about it anymore

[Syl]

They will never make it R rated, they would lose way too much revenue by cutting out their core audience. Although I agree that the book is definitely more adult themed, it is inconceivable that the studio would risk losing that kind of money. Money is after all what it's all about for them. Regardless, I am looking forward to seeing the movie and do hope it has a darker edge to it. Robert is a fantastic actor, though his skills are not necessarily displayed in the Twilight movies. Water for Elephants gives him the platform he needs to show the world what he can really do. I am eagerly awaiting the opening of this film.

[Lynda]

Could I please be one of those two people holding him down? Please?